Can't hide my feelings anymore

I haven't seen anything else you have posted @BrokenAngel but I can reply to this post

I believe that 'we' are very good at 'wearing a mask' and doing what we have to do to get through each day. Some days are harder than others and some days we barely 'survive'. What we choose to portary to the 'outside' world is not always what we are feeling within. Maybe this is a really good topic to do by taking a step back, doing the research needed, then adding in your own personal experience of depression once the bulk of the work has been done. In this way you can semi-detach yourself from the topic but still immerse yourself in what you produce - if that makes sense to you.

Thank you so much for your reply and your opinion about my post. Well i will see if this work will help me... i hope you are right because this would be so nice, to feel better after this long bad feeling... and yes we are really good in wearing masks... if people would listen more to us and really look into our eyes maybe they would see earlier what damage is going to destroy us... but well nobody is perfect, right?

Goodmorning @BrokenAngel

And hello @Zoe7

You are so right @BrokenAngel that nobody is perfect, and everyone has their stories of experiencing terribly hard times, it is challenging sharing those vulnerabilities with others as when you go through hard times you learn to cope with them by either avoiding them and getting on which can be due to perhaps reactions you have got in the past by people who you opened up to.

It can be helpful to avoid some uncomfortable emotions in certain situations to get through it, but it will show or come up in certain stressful situations which can be overwhelming and distressing. That is why it is helpful to talk to someone who can provide you with the support and validation so you are able to express yourself without risking being unheard and left feeling worse, but this can take time.

It sounds like it might be helpful for you to do this assignment in a way that you feel comfortable and like @Zoe7 said perhaps be aware of how you are coping with this as it might bring up some things which could be really hard to manage on your own, it sounds like your teacher is being aware of that and offering some support if you need

Hi @Former-Member - been a while! How are you and Elsie?

Hi again @BrokenAngel I agree with @Former-Member (which isn't unusual lol) - if you are able to accept support from your teacher, even in a small way, it could be a giant step forward for you personally. Keep us updated and reach out here for support also. I am more than happy for you to 'tag' me in to help you work through this if you need, to just lend an ear or to work alongside you and provide an 'outsider' perspective with your assignment topic.

I hope there is some light in your day...

Zoe